Hamburg is one of the largest cities in Germany. This vibrant city attracts a lot of visitors every year. Hamburg is famous for its bulky architecture, beautiful sights and unique food. Let’s learn more about this beautiful city!

Visiting the Hamburg city hall

City hall is an important building of the city and a highlight of your visit. In 1842, the former building was destroyed, then the new one was built with sandstone in the late 19th century. The building is about 17.000 square kilometers in area, including 647 rooms for meetings of Senate and Congress. The decoration of this building is meticulous and outstanding with ancient architecture, making this place  an utterly attractive tourist destination.

Hamburg City Hall

Alaster Lake - Green jewel of Hamburg

Alaster Lake is the largest artificial lake in the city. In the middle of the river, you can see a giant statue of a woman bathing in the blue, cool water. This is an outstanding point which makes visitors curious to explore the lake.  You can walk and go jogging around the lake. From the lake, you can see the reflection of luxurious houses in the water at sunset.

A woman sculpture in Alster Lake

Stop at Alton fish market in Hamburg

Hamburg is known as the largest port city in Germany. So, there are large and famous fish markets. One of them is Alton fish market — an interesting destination which has attracted a lot of people to visit and shop since 1703. Previously, this market just sold fish and seafood. But now, Alton market sells jewelry, clothes, shoes, and souvenirs. The market opens all week from 5 am to 9 am in summer, and from 7 am to 9:30 am in winter. This is a place for you to enjoy food because it is a culinary paradise with many restaurants and food courts.

St. Pauli - noisy district at night in Hamburg

If you are interested in parties with a nosy atmosphere, you should not ignore St. Pauli. All types of entertainment will take place in this district, such as nightclubs, bars, and clubs. Moreover, you may be a lucky fan to meet your idols here because the Beatles band have played in some clubs here before. Who knows, you will be the lucky person in one evening. It’s really worth looking forward to and coming to this bustling district.

St. Pauli in Germany

Hamburg - excellent culinary paradise

In addition to a bustling and nosy street, Hamburg is still quiet and peaceful. The Schanzestrabe street is your resting place and helps you to fill your stomach and relax because you will have a European-style dinner with typically traditional dishes such as bean soup or potato sauce.

Hamburg food is related to butter, chocolate and ham. You should try Fish Sandwich - a well-known street food, or German sausage, which is also a good choice.

Hamburg is a must-have destination on your vacation. Let’s pay a visit to this beautiful city to enjoy wonderful things here.

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